Installing gas discharge lamp (Xenon headlights)

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Insert the gas discharge lamp in the correct installation position (2 markings) into the mount on the headlight. Push the bayonet lock over the lamp and turn the lock clockwise until it engages.

Fig 1: Engaging Bayonet Lock (Xenon Headlights, From MY '02)
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Connect and screw in (bayonet lock) the electrical plug connection for the gas discharge lamp until it engages.

Fig 2: Connecting Electrical Plug Connection For Gas Discharge Lamp (Xenon Headlights, From MY '02)
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To ensure that the function of the headlight beam adjustment is not impaired, the cable -C- of the plug must always point towards the exterior of the vehicle. See Fig 3 .
Put the cap -1- of the headlight in position and press down until both releases -B- engage. Screw in both screws -A- . See Fig 3 . Tightening torque: 4 Nm (3 ftlb.).

Fig 3: Installing Cap, Engaging Releases & Screwing In Screws (Xenon Headlights, From MY '02)

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Install main headlight and perform a function test. See INSTALLING MAIN HEADLIGHT .